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HSN Code 18069090: Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa

HSN Code 18069090 represents Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18069090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18069090

HSN Code 18069090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other

Chapter

18 - Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Sub Chapter

1806 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 18069090 not include?

Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 18062000

Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg. or in liquid, paste,powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 18069090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹801 Cr

+12.09% vs FY 2024-25

0.0205% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹196 Cr

+33.59% vs FY 2024-25

0.0029% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹605 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #591 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1806

FY 2025-26

48.41%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1806’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 13.75% of Sub-Chapter 1806’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1806

FY 2025-26

#1 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1806

Import-side rank: #4 of 9

At a glance

2.44%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#724

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+14.12%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

48.41%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806

Share of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 18069090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #489

Balance

+610.60

Exports

676.33 ₹ Cr

0.0296% share

— YoY

69.65% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

65.73 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

— YoY

12.37% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #489

Balance

+590.19

Exports

676.70 ₹ Cr

0.0307% share

+0.05% YoY

74.70% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

86.51 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+31.61% YoY

16.07% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #605

Balance

+539.90

Exports

573.35 ₹ Cr

0.0267% share

−15.27% YoY

72.30% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

33.45 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−61.33% YoY

7.57% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #700

Balance

+574.44

Exports

628.75 ₹ Cr

0.0200% share

+9.66% YoY

70.11% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

54.31 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+62.36% YoY

8.82% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #824

Balance

+461.07

Exports

577.04 ₹ Cr

0.0159% share

−8.22% YoY

62.42% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

115.97 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+113.53% YoY

12.46% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #785

Balance

+483.92

Exports

625.84 ₹ Cr

0.0173% share

+8.46% YoY

58.06% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

141.92 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+22.38% YoY

13.10% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #719

Balance

+567.49

Exports

714.22 ₹ Cr

0.0194% share

+14.12% YoY

52.87% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

146.73 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+3.39% YoY

12.90% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #724

Balance

+604.55

Exports

800.56 ₹ Cr

0.0205% share

+12.09% YoY

48.41% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

196.01 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+33.59% YoY

13.75% of Sub-Ch. 1806

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

2.44% /yr

Imports

16.89% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1806 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,653.64 Cr

Import

₹1,426.05 Cr

Trade Balance

+227.59

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 18069090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 2.44% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 18069090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.44% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹676.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹800.56 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 18069090 Ranked #724 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 18069090 ranks #724 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #591 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 18069090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18069090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 14.12% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹604.55 Crore in HSN Code 18069090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹800.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹196.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹604.55 Crore — ranking #591 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 16.89% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa

India's imports under HSN Code 18069090 have grown at 16.89% CAGR, reaching ₹196.01 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 18069090 Contributes 48.41% of Sub-Chapter 1806 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18069090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 48.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 13.75% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 18069090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 18069090 ?

It includes Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa

Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

How much GST applies to Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

Under HSN 18069090, Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

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